Employment Coach

The ORCA Project Employment Coach 

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The ORCA Project is seeking additional Employment Coaches to join our team of dedicated and passionate people who want better employment outcomes for young people aged 17 - 21 living with disability.

This role involves workshop facilitation around workskills training for a group of young adults. An Employment Coach assists in the delivery, development and evaluation of our work skills training service.

The ORCA Project utilises a strengths-based perspective to assist participants to meet their identified needs. We believe that each person has unique strengths, skills, challenges, and interests. We do not use a 'one size fits all' approach. Each young person has their own journey and unique pathway towards meaningful work. 

We are based in Albany Creek, Indooroopilly and Mansfield.

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role. Please include a response to Key Accountabilities 1 - 4 found in the attached Position Description and submit online by 4pm of the closing date. 

NB: PLEASE INCLUDE A RESPONSE TO 1 – 4 ONLY IN YOUR WRITTEN APPLICATION

For more information, please contact Alison Cox via email at ****@wmq.org.au 

Why Join Us

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
• Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy

Wesley Mission Queensland offers new employees joining Residential Aged Care, Community Aged Care, Hopewell Hospice, Hummingbird House, NDIS Community Support and Specialist Disability Accommodation teams a bonus of $250 at commencement and $500 at 12 months. To find out if you are eligible, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at *******@wmq.org.au 

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.